Well, we have an example of what worked in 2005, we were experiencing a real surge with Brazilian immigrants, three times higher than the previous year, 31,063. And as a result of that, In 2005, DHS Secretary Chertoff employed Operation Texas Hold'em, where they prioritize existing space, dedicated bed space, and began detaining, removing all of the illegal Brazilians that were apprehended using expedited removals. By the following year, the number of people coming in illegally from Brazil dropped from 31,063 to 1,460. So again, I think you know what this hearing, by the way, again, I just want to thank you all for your testimony. (24:34–24:51)
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